Bonsal was born in Pittsfield, MA, on July 22, 1930, to the late
Agnes and William R. Bonsal, Jr.

He was a 1949 graduate of Saint Mark's School in Southboro, MA,
and earned a bachelor's degree from yale University in 1953. He was a 1956
graduate of Wharton School of Business and attended Harvard School of Business
in 1990.

From 1956 to 1960, Bonsal worked for West Virginia Pulp and
Paper Co., joining his family's firm.,, W.R. Bonsal Co., in 1960, starting out
as a job scheduler, but eventually serving as treasurer, present, chairman and
CEO until his retirement in late1997.

Bonsal was named Manufacturing Entrepreneur of the year in 1997
in the Regional Entrepreneur awards program co-sponsored by Ernst and Young, USA
Today, Nadsdaq and the Kauffman Foundation. He was an active member of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Southern Pines, NC, serving at one time or another
as a senior warden, a member of the vestry, and as chairman of various
committees. His involvement with years of charitable work and support of
many organizations continued even into retirement.

He is survived by his wife Patricia (Patsy) Schoonmaker Bonsal,
whom he married in 1959; a daughter, Katherine B. Tracy of southern Pines, NC;
two sons, William R. Bonsal, IV of Niskayuna, NY, and Andrew S. Bonsal of
Edgefield, SC; as well as a sister, Mary Potter of Franklin; and three
grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Jan. 15 at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church in Southern Pines, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made to Episcopal Day School,
Attn: Joseph St. John, 349 E. Massachusetts Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or to
Habitat for humanity of Moore County, 2268 N.C. 5, Aberdeen, NC
28315.

Leanna Ross

Leanna Ross, 81, of Speedway, IN, died Dec. 28, 2005.

Born Aug. 14, 1924, at Kline, she was the daughter of the late
Charles S. and Mary Greenawalt Dahmer, former residents of Kline.

Mrs. Ross was a registered nurse for Speedway Schools and a
member of the Speedway Christian Church and Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority.
She was a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia.

She was the widow of Russel L. Cunningham and Ralph Ross.
Surviving are a son, Carl Cunningham and a daughter Debby Thompson, both of
Indianapolis, IN; a granddaughter, Kelly Thompson; a sister, Hilda Smith of
Tulsa, OK; and a brother, Roy S. Dahmer of Melbourne, FL. Also preceding
her in death was a son-in-law, Larry Thompson.

Funeral services were held Dec. 30, 2005, at speedway Christian
Church. Burial was at Washington Park North Cemetery.

He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jeffery Earl
Smith; and one twin brother, Raymond Smith.

The Rev. John Oldman conducted the funeral Saturday at the
Circleville Presbyterian Church. Burial was at North Fork Memorial
Cemetery in Riverton by Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin. Memorial
donations may be made to Circleville Presbyterian Church c/o Jane Wilkins, PO
Box 84, Riverton, WV 26814.

Interment followed at Rosedale Cemetery, with graveside rites
conducted by the Martinsburg Combined Honor Guard.

Diane Evelyn Emerick

Diane Evelyn Emerick, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and
friend, was born June 13, 1958.

The Heavenly Father called her home on Jan. 21, 2006, where she
had a beautiful reunion with her dad, Frank Jacob Emerick, her materanl
grandmother, Evelyn Lambert, her paternal grandparents and other loved
ones.

There are many that loved her and are left behind, including her
mom, Doris Emerick-Williams; her husband, don of Glencoe, PA; her brothers,
Jerry Emerick and wife, Cheri of Spanish Fork , UT, and Jason Emerick and wife,
Karen of Berlin, PA; her sisters, Debbie Anderson and husband, Scott of Bennion,
UT, Donna Dively and husband, Randy of Berlin, PA, Darla Glessner and boyfriend,
Gary Lewis of Glencoe, PA, and Kara Adami and husband, Steve of Ogden, UT.

Mrs. Emerick loved her 21 nieces and nephews and was never
absent from ballgames, plays, concerts or anything they were involved in.
She also was the proud great-aunt of 14 great-nieces and nephews. She
leaves a large extended family as well , including her grandfather, Leslie
Lambert, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was an active, faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints. She also served on the AYSO board of Berlin,
PA. Until her illness, she was employed by New Enterprise Stone and Lime
of Somerset, PA. Her strength and courage the past 18 months amazed and
inspired all. She spent her last days being more concerned about her
fmaily than she was for herself.

Services were held Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints in LaVale, MD. Interment was at Mount Lebanon Cemetery,
Glencoe, PA.

Mrs. Sponaugle was born July 10, 1922, in Kline and was the
daughter of the late Hasper Amos and Anna MAry Ellen (Heavner) Hevener.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the McKendree United
Methodist Church and the United Methodist women.

On Feb. 4, 1948, she married John A. Sponaugle , who preceded
her in death march 30, 1996.

Mrs. Sponaugle was the last survivor of her immediate family.
Survivors include a daughter, Anna Gail Hartbarger of Nokesville, VA; three
sons, John H. Sponaugle and wife, Pam of Grottoes, VA, and James K. Sponaugle
and wife, Caroline, and Harry B. Sponaugle and wife, Sharon, all of Doe Hill,
VA; nine grandchildren, Sarah and Laura Beth Sponaugle, Michael and Matthew
Sponaugle, Cathy James, Laci Sponagle, Mallory, John and David Hartbarger; and
four sisters-in-law, Violet Hevener of Upper Tract, Mary Propst of Moyers,
Deloris Sponaugle of Philippi and Mary Mae Sponaugle of Franklin.

She also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lilia Kay
Sponaugle; two sisters, Lura Hevener and Jean Sponaugle; and two brothers, Paul
and James Hevener.

The Revs. Samuel Sponaugle and Dave Boger conducted the funeral
Wednesday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell, VA. Burial will be at Blue
Grass Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McKendree United
Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Granvil Griffin, Sr., HCR 33, Box 150,
McDowell, VA 24465.

Russell Newman, 89

Russell Newman, 89, of Moorefield died Wednesday, January 25,
2006, at the Grant County Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Born May 29, 1916, he was the son of the late Rev. B.F. Newman
and Mae (Garrett) Newman.

Mr. Newman worked for Ashland Oil Refining company for 30 years
prior to his retirement in 1978. He was a veteran of World War II, serving
on various ships in the U.S. Navy throughout the South Pacific. He was a
life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Wayne, WV,
Chapter 18, Royal Arch Masons. He was an avid golfer and sportsman in his
retirement years, and he and his wife shared their time between their residence
in Moorefield and their winter home in Bradenton, FL.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ruby (Murphy)
Newman.

He is survived by one sister, Helen Hendricks of Berea, KY: two
sons, N. Russell Newman of Moorefield and William C. Newman of Pocasset, MA; and
two granddaughters, Sue Ellen Gossard of Winchester, VA, and Becky Yokum of
Upper Tract.

Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Buford and burl;
and three sisters, Clarice, Lucille, and Louise.

Funeral services were conducted at the Fraley Funeral Home,
Moorefield, Tuesday with Pastor Ed Craft officiating. Interment followed
at the Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield.

Condolences to the family may be left at his obituary at
www.fraleyfuneralhome.com

Golda C. Wimer, 90

Golda Crigler Wimer, 90, of Franklin died Tuesday, Jan. 24,
2006, at the Pendleton Nursing Home in Franklin.

Mrs. Wimer was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Franklin and was the
daughter of the late Harry Crigler and Nettie Arbogast Crigler.

She retired from Hanover shoe company after 18 years of
employment and had also worked in the Belle Meade Gift Shop in Harrisonburg,
VA. She was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian church.